Europeans ignored cultural divisions when setting colonial boundaries because:
A. Europeans had no interest in or concern for African cultural divisions.
B. African cultural divisions were too complex for Europeans to understand.
C. Respecting African cultural identity might negatively affect Africa's economy.
D. African citizens did not have a strong sense of national or cultural identity.
Answer (2)
European colonial powers ignored African cultural divisions primarily because they lacked interest in understanding them. This led to arbitrary boundary decisions that respected neither culture nor identity, ultimately causing lasting impacts on African nations. Thus, the colonial imposition disregarded the complexities and diversities of African societies. ;
European colonial powers ignored cultural divisions in Africa mainly because they were disinterested in understanding local cultures. This lack of concern led to arbitrary boundaries that did not reflect existing social structures. The chosen answer is A: Europeans had no interest in or concern for African cultural divisions.
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